Bryan, it's a papier mâché head. The character is based on an English entertainer who wore this as his stage costume. The film is loosely based on the charcter but they portray him as American instead of British and make him the leader of an avant garde band who unintentionally becomes successful.

Guys I am not on as much as I used to be, so use best judgment when to call it and if there is an issue I do catch up with posts when i get on and can discuss it then. This is a no brainier, let's call this one and move forward.